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Greece to Administer First Covid-19 Vaccinations on December 27

2020-12-22 by Argophilia Travel News

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Greek officials have announced that the first COVID-19 vaccinations will be administered at designated reference hospitals in Attica on December 27.

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The ICAO Forecasts 1.5 Billion Fewer International Air Travellers in 2020

2020-05-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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The ICAO has released its first complete 2020 air passenger forecast revealing 1.5 billion fewer fliers in 2020.

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Aeroflot Announces Financial Results for Q1 of 2020

2020-04-30 by Argophilia Travel News

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Aeroflot airlines has been dramatically affected by the coronavirus pandemic owing to the complete halt on all international flights.

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COVID-19: Traditional Tourism Destinations Hardest Hit

2020-04-08 by Phil Butler

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The COVID-19 crisis has spurred far-reaching travel restrictions, lockdown, and business regulations bringing tourism to a standstill.

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Athens Airport Traffic Nosedives in March Over COVID-19 Pandemic

2020-04-02 by Argophilia Travel News

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Passenger traffic to Athens International Airport (AIA) fell by 61.3 percent in March 2020.

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